TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ST. FERDINAND CHURCH RECTORY: 5900 W. BARRY AVENUE CHICAGO, IL (773) SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

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1 ST. FERDINAND CHURCH RECTORY: 5900 W. BARRY AVENUE CHICAGO, IL (773) SEPTEMBER 29, 2013 TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Photo by Romuald Gluch

2 Page Two 26th Ordinary Sunday September 29, 2013 Mass Intentions The sanctuary lamps this week are lit for: Thanksgiving to St. Theresa Rose, Joe, Guy & Eleanor Sanzo MONDAY September 30 Memorial of St. Jerome 8:00 AM Joseph, Catherine, Jan Pabian rq. Melanie Nowak 12:00 PM (Noon) Poor Souls from Purgatory 7:00PM Mass in Polish TUESDAY October 1 Memorial of St. Therese of the Child Jesus 8:00 AM Thanksgiving to St. Theresa rq. Eileen Mele 12:00 PM (Noon) Recovery of Health for Anthony R. Coco 7:00 PM Mass in Polish WEDNESDAY October 2 Memorial of the Holy Angels 8:00 AM Helen Bubis Kieler rq. Husband 12:00 PM (Noon) Pawel Kapinos rq. Family 7:00 PM Mass in Polish THURSDAY October 3, :00 AM Frank LoSccuito rq. wife Eleanor 12:00 PM (Noon) Frank & Eleanor LoScuito rq. Children 7:00 PM Mass in Polish FRIDAY October 4 Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi 8:00 AM Paul H. Rozkuszka rq. Family 12:00 PM (Noon) Pawel Kapinos rq. Family 7:00 PM Mass in Polish SATURDAY October 5, :00 AM Mass in Polish 8:00 AM Lillian Droszcz rq. Family 5:00 PM God s Blessings for Fred & Dorothy Brinskelle on their 60 th Wedding Anniversary SUNDAY October 6, :00 AM Ewa i Jan Kabat; Maria i Jan Budzioch oraz ich dzieci; Tadeusz Kamysz; Zofia i Jozef Feldy 8:30 AM Helen Bubis Kieler rq. Husband 10:00 AM Christina Oddo rq. Family 10:15 AM Za wszystkich ofiarodawcow i dobrodziejow parafii sw. Ferdynanda; o Boże bł., zdrowie i nawrócenie z nałogu dla Bogdana 12:30 PM God s Blessings for Michael & Florence Magro on their 72 nd Wedding Anniversary 3:00 PM Mass in Polish 5:00 PM Jerry Czownicki rq. Family 7:00 PM Mass in Polish Marriage Banns SECOND: Piotr Kania and Malgorzata Dreszer Congratulations! Congratulations and best wishes to the couple married in our church last week: Richard Kiebala and Magdalena Frys We Welcome in Baptism Nicholas, son of Frank and Michelle (Cazares) Houmpavilis Ethan, son of Nicholas and Cecilia (Courchene) Starbeck Rest in Peace Please remember to pray for the souls of all our faithful departed, especially: Marcus Magliano Joseph Wcislo DEVOTIONS OCTOBER Month of the Holy Rosary The month of October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary. "If we consider the power of the Rosary as seen in its effects, we find a great abundance of proofs of its wonderful value. Many are the favors granted to private individuals through its devout recitation. "Today, when dangers threaten not only Christianity but all civilization, we are urged by our Blessed Mother to turn again to the Rosary for help. In this month of October, let us consider this beautiful prayer of the Rosary as a means that we too can use in order to draw closer to Jesus and Mary by meditating on the great mysteries of our salvation.

3 September 29, th Ordinary Sunday Page Three Remember in Prayer As members of the parish faith community, it is our responsibility to remember both in concrete and spiritual ways those who cannot celebrate with us each week because they are ill. Those who are sick in turn, remember all of us daily in their prayers and in their sufferings. We experience many blessings because of their remembering us. And so...please remember in your prayers: Irene Rowe Mary Ayello Florence Magro Sharon Moody Anthony R. Coco Veronica Signo Lottie Chrapla Violet Del Vacchio Rosalie Anastos Marie Lucas Edward Waytula Pat Ostrowski William Keleher Arlene Garcia Diana Krzyzanowski Barbara Pasko Geraldine Spano Nick Paolino Theresa Duval Adam Shershen Bernice Lutke Jean Staniszewski William Napier Josephine Coco Laura Schofield Calvin Upton Julie D Agostino Luna Family Margery Janz Brianna Jurczykowski Susan Milostan Robert Malek Michael F. Coco Tish Vanoni Jodi Mack Geraldine Mack Agnes Coco Ester Baran Veronica Mazga Al Fitzgibbons Isabell Beyer Kathleen McGinniss Deadra Kusek Stanley Podgorny Tom Sobczak Marietta Falbo Laverne Greco Steve Johns Barbara Alderson Ligia Caltagirone Bernadine Jablonski Mary May Phyllis Riggs Henryk Sykula Anna DeBold Kathleen Barr Mary Haltin Virginia Starsiak Veena Bhat Pat Flynn Maria & Veronica Segovia Frances Skrabacz Marion Watermann A Prayer for the Armed Forces Almighty God, stretch forth Your mighty arm to strengthen and protect the men and women of our Armed Forces. As they face the myriad of challenges and decisions that each day is destined to bring, may they be anchored by their faith, protected by Your presence and comforted by the knowledge that they are loved by You and by this community of faith. Grant that, meeting danger with courage, and all occasions with discipline loyalty, they may truly serve the cause of justice and peace to the honor of your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Daniel Guziec; SPC Jeffrey Foerster Our Stewardship of Treasure SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2013 Envelopes $5, Loose $2, TOTAL: $8, Thank you for sharing your TREASURE with St. Ferdinand Parish Bóg zapłać! PLEASE REMEMBER ST. FERDINAND PARISH IN YOUR WILL My child, remember that you received what was good during your lifetime while Lazarus likewise received what was bad; but now he is comforted here, whereas you are tormented. Moreover, between us and you a great chasm is established< Luke 16:25 26 When God created the world He declared that it was good and He gave it to all mankind for us to enjoy. However, over the years we have created a chasm between those who have great gifts and those who do not. In today s Gospel we see that with our own generosity we must bridge that gap between those who have much and those who have little or we may find ourselves on the wrong side of the chasm in the next life. Thank you! The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention. ~ Oscar Wilde Sincere THANK YOU to all who give their time to keep our church clean. Thank you for your faithfulness and dependability. Please know that your help is very much valued and appreciated. May God bless you abundantly. COR S CORNER CHURCH CLEANING Anyone interested in helping to clean our church is welcome to join us: Mondays at 5:00 pm and/ or Fridays at 10:00 am Our Food Pantry is open once a week, every Monday from 10:00AM to 11:00AM in the convent building. Provides food emergencies to all families in need.

4 September 29, th Ordinary Sunday Page Four Rules for Catholic Family Life Importance of the Family As the family goes, so goes the nation, so goes the world in which we live. Blessed John Paul II The Family and the Trinity The Christian family is a communion of persons, a sign and image of the communion of the Father and the Son in the Holy Spirit (Catechism, No. 2205). Key to Family Unity The family that prays together stays together. Blessed John Paul II and Blessed Teresa of Calcutta both said this A Christian s Motto I am third. (God is first, others are second.) The Gospel on Five Fingers Hold up one hand and count one word per finger (from Mother Teresa): I did it to him. Five Ways to Say I Love You Words of affirmation Quality time Giving gifts Acts of service Physical touch From Gary Chapman s The Five Love Languages. How to Keep Your Kids Catholic Parents must be authentic Catholics themselves. Pray with and for them every day. Train them to understand what they believe. Fr. John Hardon Family Activities Have a weekly family routine. A typical schedule: Sunday Family Day: Pilgrimage, museum or hike. Monday Family Meeting: Tell everyone the week s plan. All Week Pray together daily: Schedule a nightly rosary. Friday Have fun: Game night or parents date night. Reading Aloud Reading aloud to children encourages children to be readers, starts family conversations, improves vocabulary and pronunciation, makes learning entertaining, expands attention spans and deeply bonds parents and children. To be continued...

5 Page Five 26th Ordinary Sunday September 29, 2013 ATTEND EXPLORING PRIESTHOOD WEEKEND Meet at Mundelein Seminary with priests, seminarians and other men, considering a call to the priesthood October 4 6, 2013 THE WEEKEND WILL FEATURE PRESENTATIONS ON: Practical steps in discerning one's vocation Becoming more fully a disciple of Jesus Christ Vocational journeys of priests and how they came to understand God's call Prayer opportunities including the celebration of the Eucharist and Night Prayer What life is like in a seminary, including main components: academic, human, spiritual, and pastoral formation, presented by a seminarian Additional opportunities to talk candidly with seminarians about their lives and vocations You can obtain further information or make a reservation by contacting Fr. Francis Bitterman at , fbitterman@archchicago.org. The Legion of Mary Assumpta Curia Day of Reflection Where: St. Edward Church 4350 W. Sunnyside Chicago, Il When: October 12, 2013 CONGRATULATIONS TO SR. ANNA STRYCHARZ ON HER 25th ANNIVERSARY OF RELIGIOUS PROFESSION Sr. Anna came to St. Ferdinanda parish in Currently she is the Director of Religious Education for St. Ferdinand Parish as well as St. Ferdinand Polish School. Sister coordinates all the sacramental programs for both the Polish and English communities, and the RCIA program at St. Ferdinand. Sister has authored a bilingual (Polish & English) text for confirmation preparation. Sr. Anna teaches Religion at Notre Dame High School for Girls. Sr. Anna leads a parish bible group and lends her voice in praise in supervision of her Polish children s choir, Kropeczki. She works with the Office for Catechesis Come Home campaign, Polish Catechist Certification program, and the adult Confirmation program for Vicariate IV. On her day off, she makes monthly visits to jail are a symbol for our vicariate of the true meaning of corporeal works of mercy, not just the ones that are easier to do. St. Anna is also the superior for the convent and is currently in her second year of her doctorate of ministry program at the University of St. Mary of the Lake. We thank the Lord for His Blessings that made you so committed to the vocation. May you continue to be a source of inspiration to all who interact with you. Our prayers are for you to continue in our Lord's service for many more years to come. Thank you for your dedicated service here, at St. Ferdinand parish. May God bless you always! LIVING OUR FAITH by Rev. Ramil Fajardo 8:00am Registration & Breakfast 8:30am Welcome, Opening Prayers and Rosary 9:00am First talk 10:00am Second talk 11:00am Mass in the Church 11:45am Catena Legionis 12:00noon Angelus, Lunch 12:45pm Private reflection and time for individual confessions 1:30pm Third talk 2:15pm Wrap up 3:00pm Divine Mercy, Exposition and Benediction, Concluding prayers, Blessing and Dismissal Cost $15 includes breakfast and lunch and stipen. Please contact Emma Camara at IRVING PARK CATHOLIC WOMAN S CLUB will have their Meeting on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. For our Luncheon we will be having Pot Luck and.dessert will be served. We will play CLR. We WELCOME any one that would like to join us for the afternoon. PLEASE REMEMBER OUR NEW ADDRESS FOR THE MEETING IS: 5936 W. BARRY, CHICAGO. (THIS IS ST. FERDINAND S CONVENT). EVERYONE IS WELCOME. ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL: ANN MARIE LANE

6 September 29, th Ordinary Sunday Page Six WORLD MISSION CELEBRATION Tuesday, October 8, at Archbishop Quigley Center in Chicago Chicago, IL (September 11, 2013) The World Mission Celebration to benefit the Mater Ecclesiae College for Sisters from Mission countries, will be held October 8, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Archbishop Quigley Center, 835 North Rush Street in Chicago. Sr. Madge Karecki, SSJ TOSF, the Office of Mission Education for the New Evangelization, and the Society for the Propagation of Faith are hosting this celebration. Special guests include Francis Cardinal George, OMI, Archbishop of Chicago, Kate Sullivan, CBS 2 Chicago News Anchor, and Sr. Teibe Hadghu, a Comboni Missionary sister. The evening will include insights on Mater Ecclesiae College and the work of missionary sisters. The College, founded in 1979, is located in Castel Gandolfo, near the summer Papal residence outside Rome. Mater Ecclesiae College provides studies in theology and religious formation for 140 Sisters from 40 mission countries, who also receive rigorous training in human development, finance, economics and business. More information about the event and registration is available online at worldmissioncelebration or by calling the Office of Mission Education for the New Evangelization at VISIT OF ARCHBISHOP ZYGMUNT ZIMOWSKI, PRESIDENT OF THE PONTIFICAL COUNCIL DOR THE PASTORAL CARE OF HEALTH CARE WORKERS IN CHICAGO His Excellency, Archbishop Zygmunt Zimowski, President of the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Health Care Workers, one of the closest associates of blessed Pope John Paul II, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and Pope Francis, will be visiting Chicago this October. On Saturday, October 12, 2013 he will meet with physicians and healthcare workers to share in experiences and challenges that the health system is facing at this time. The meeting will take place at McManus Hall at 6:00 p.m. All are invited. To confirm your presence please call the parish office at ex. 225 On Sunday, October 13 his Excellency will celebrate the 40th Anniversary of his Priesthood Ordination. The Mass of Thanksgiving will take place in our church at 10:15 a.m. Following the Mass you are invited to brunch with the Archbishop at Jolly Inn Restaurant and Banquet Halls (6501 W. Irving Park Rd.) The brunch is free of charge, but all free will donations will be designated to support the new construction of the Center for Handicapped Children in Kupienin, Poland. Please confirm your presence at brunch by calling the rectory office at ex I would just like to say thank to St. Ferdinand Parish and everybody who participated in my Eagle Scout Project by generously donating over 200 items. Shriner's Hospital and all the children truly appreciate the numerous donations provided by those who helped me out in my project. Thank you once again for making my project a great success! David Tekien

7 PageSeven 26thOrdinarySunday September29,2013 FAITHANDACTIONONTHEJOURNEYPILGRIMAGE Ascontinuationofthe40DaysofPrayer,FastingandAction UntiltheVotetherewillbeaPilgrimageonOctober19thfrom 9:00a.m.until1:00p.m.Wewillbestartingwithaprayer serviceatholynamecathedral themotherchurchofthe Archdiocese walkthroughfederalplazaandendatoldst. Mary's theoldestparishinthearchdiocese symbolizingour Church'sownstoryofimmigration. InlateJune,theUnitedStatesSenate,throughabi partisan collaboration,passedtheirversionofacomprehensive immigrationbill.speakingonbehalfoftheusconferenceof CatholicBishops,ArchbishopJoseGomezofLosAngeles reaffirmedthatthiswascommendable,butthatthereisstill worktodo.understandingtheroleofmigrationinourfaith tradition,andseeingtheimplicationsthatmigrationhasfor livingadignifiedlife,thechurchhasstoodonthesideofthe immigrantcommunityduringthejourneyforcomprehensive immigrationreform.wehopeyoucanjoinus! FRIENDLYREMINDERS Ifyouoralovedoneisin needofprayersduetoanill ness,pleasecalltherectoryto putyournameontheprayer list.ifsomeoneonthislist hasrecovered,pleasecalltherectoryto havethenameremoved. Ifyouoralovedoneareinthehospitaland would like a visit from our ministers, dea consorpriests,youmustcalltherectoryand request a visit. The privacy law states that the hospital cannot provide a list when we comeovisitourparishioners. Please notify the rectory if you have some oneinyourhomewhoisunabletojoinusat Mass and he/she would appreciate having theeucharistbroughttothehome. Weaskthatifyouhavealovedoneserving inthemilitary,topleasecontacttherectory office to give us the name of the soldier, branch of service, and rank, so the whole parishcanprayforyourlovedone. If your address has changed or if you are movingoutofourparishandnolongerwish tobeaparishioner,pleasenotifytherectory at ex.225 Yourcooperationisgreatlyappreciated.

8 September 29, th Ordinary Sunday Page Eight THIS WEEK AT ST. FERDINAND PARISH Monday September 30, :00AM Friendship Club (Convent 2) 6:00PM Cub Scouts (Convent) 6:00PM Troop #51 (McManus Hall) SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, :00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. ST. FERDINAND CHURCH 3131 N. MASON SCHOOL HALLS Adults $6.00 Kids $4.00 See the Ushers for tickets and raffle tickets Prizes include cash, "Wicked" tickets, suite tickets to Bulls and Blackhawks Our goal is to have a good breakfast SAINT PATRICK HIGH SCHOOL 5900 W. Belmont Ave. Chicago, IL. and WIN.! OPEN HOUSE Thursday, October 17, :00 8:00 p.m. Open House provides students and parents the opportunity to tour the campus, meet with current students, faculty, coaches, and parents, and visit with various clubs and athletic teams. Matt O Brien, Director of Admissions mobrien@stpatrick.org Tuesday October 1, :00PM Radosc (McManus Hall) 6:00PM Chicagowskie Slowiki (Chapel) Wednesday October 2, :00AM Irving Park Women Club (Convent 2) 2:30PM Jr. Legion of Mary 5:00PM Our Lady of Perpetual Novena (Church) 6:00PM Cub Scouts (Convent) 6:00PM Kropeczki (convent) 6:30PM Legion of Mary (Small Convent) 8:00PM Baptism Prep. Classes in English (Church) Thursday October 3, :30PM Jr. Legion of Mary Adoration (Church) 5:30PM Zawaternik (Canning Hall) 6:00PM Girl Scouts (Convent) 7:30PM Filareci Choir (Chapel) 7:30PM Parish Council Meeting (Rectory) Friday October 4, :00PM Legion of Mary (Convent) 6:30PM Pilgrim Virgin (Convent 2) 7:30PM Youth Group (Rectory) Saturday October 5, :00PM Polish Saturday School 6:00PM AA Meeting (Convent) 6:00PM Baptism in Polish (Church) Sunday October 6, :00AM Good Shephered Club Mtg (McManus) BULLETIN ARTICLES DEADLINE The deadline for bulletin articles is 3:00 p.m. on the previous Friday preceding the Sunday of publication. All articles can be can ed to: bulletin@saintferdinand.org.

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10 September 29, th Ordinary Sunday Page Ten JUBILEUSZ 25 LECIA PROFESJI ZAKONNEJ SR. ANNY STRYCHARZ W dniu dzisiejszym Sr. Anna Strycharz obchodzi Jubileusz 25 lecia Profesji Zakonnej. Dobremu Bogu dziękujemy za dar Jej powołania i za umacnianie Jej swą łaską przez ostatnie 25 lat. Sr. Anna urodziła sie w Dęblinie, mieście słynnym ze Szkoły Lotniczej. W 1987 roku po zdaniu matury wstąpiła do Zgromadzenia Sióstr Misjonarek Chrystusa Króla dla Polonii Zagranicznej. W roku 1990 złożyła Pierwszą Profesję Zakonną po czym pracowała m.in. we Władysławowie i na Białorusi. W tym czasie ukończyła Studium Katechetyczne i katechizowała w szkołach podstawowych. W 1995 złożyła Profesję Wieczystą i została skierowana do pracy w Szczecinie. W tym czasie ukończyła także na Wydziale Teologicznym Studia nad Rodziną. Przez kolejne 4 lata pracowała w Goleniowie w Gimnazjum i zajmowała się również pracą z dziećmi i młodzieżą w różnych grupach parafialnych. Przez 3 lata prowadziła także zajęcia katechetyczne na Kolegium katechetycznym w Szczecinie. W 2003 roku wyjechała do Anglii na naukę j. angielskiego po czym została skierowana do pracy wśród Polonii Kanadyjskiej w Brampton, On, gdzie przez 3 lata pełniła funkcję zakrystianki i zajmowała się posługą wśród dzieci i młodzieży oraz katechetów. W roku 2007 przybyła do Stanów Zjednoczonych na Trójcowo gdzie pracowała jako sekretarka i katechetka oraz zajmowała się młodzieżą i katechetami. Od sierpnia 2008 pracuje w naszej parafii pełniąc funkcję Dyrektorka programu nauczania Religii w trzech szkołach: angielskiej, polskiej i Notre Dame High School. Obecnie jest przełożoną domu, prowadzi zespół Kropeczki i czynnie uczestniczy w życiu parafii i Archididiecezji, odwiedzając więzienia imigracyjne, pomagając podczas zbiórek żywności i wyjeżdżając z misją pomocy najbiedniejszym. Sr. Annie z okazji tego pięknego Jubileuszu składamy serdeczne życzenia: Bożego błogosławieństwa, wielu łask Bożych i radości z obranej drogi. Dziękując za posługę w naszej parafii życzymy mocy i wytrwałości w dalszej służbie Bogu i Kościołowi i zdobywania szczytów świętości oraz owocnego posługiwania tam, gdzie Opatrzność Boża Ją skieruje. Z modlitwą wdzięczni parafianie, kapłani, siostry zakonne oraz pracownicy szkoły i parafii. PIERWSZA SOBOTA MIESIACA W sobotę, 5 października zapraszamy do kościoła na Nabożeństwo Pierwszych Sobót Miesiąca wynagradzające Niepokalanemu Sercu Maryji za grzechy i bluźnierstwa, które rozpocznie się o godzinie 7:30 wieczorem. Papieskie Intencje Apostolstwa Modlitwy na miesiąc PAŹDZIERNIK Intencja ogólna: Aby ci, dla których życie stało się tak wielkim ciężarem, że pragną jego końca, mogli odczuć bliskość Bożej miłości. Intencja misyjna: Aby obchody Światowego Dnia Misyjnego uświadomiły wszystkim chrześcijanom, że są nie tylko adresatami, ale i głosicielami Słowa Bożego.

11 September 29, th Ordinary Sunday Page Eleven Koła Różańcowe przy Parafii Św. Ferdynanda Odmawiajcie Różaniec ile to już razy słyszał świat to wezwanie Maryi? W różnych zakątkach ziemi, w różnych sytuacjach, świat otrzymuje od Matki Bożej wciąż to samo przesłanie: "Odmawiajcie Różaniec!" Jest to w pewien sposób testament naszej Matki i Królowej Maryi. Różaniec jest modlitwą uciszenia naszego życia codziennego, pełnego rytmu pracy, zagonienia a często także cierpienia. Październik jest miesiącem modlitwy różańcowej w całym Kościele. 18 lat temu, dokładnie 1 października, 30 osób w naszej parafii za podpowiedzią ks. dr Jerzego Bieleckiego zapoczątkowało, nieustanne, modlitewne czuwanie z Różańcem w rękach. I tak 18 lat temu w naszej parafii powstały Koła Żywego Różańca. Codziennie 120 osób modli się jako "Żywy Różaniec" w intencji wspólnoty parafialnej, całego Kościoła i intencjach Papieskich. "Żywy Różaniec" służy pomocą Księdzu proboszczowi w działaniach duszpasterskich. Koła różańcowe uczestniczą w życiu liturgicznym Kościoła parafialnego poprzez posługę modlitwy różańcowej podczas świąt i uroczystości maryjnych oraz kościelnych, poprzez comiesięczne pierwszo sobotnie czuwania maryjne i sobotni różaniec przed polską Mszą św. Z myślą o coraz większym zawierzeniu Matce Najświętszej organizują pielgrzymki do maryjnych sanktuariów: Maryville w stanie Indiana, La Salette i Holy Hill w stanie Wisconsin oraz Amerykańskiej Częstochowy w stanie Pensylwania. Ponadto w miarę możliwości wspomagamy różne placówki duszpasterskie oraz misyjne w Polsce i na innych kontynentach. Jeśli pragniesz doskonalić swoją duchowość i pobożność maryjną zapraszamy do Kół Żywego Różańca w parafii św. Ferdynanda. W każdą drugą niedzielę miesiąca gromadzimy się o 6:20 rano na wspólnym różańcu, Mszy św. o godz. 7:00 rano i krótkiej konferencji duchowej. Jeśli już chcesz należeć do Kół Żywego Różańca w parafii św. Ferdynanda dzwoń do głównej zelatorki p. Heleny Lesak LECIE KLUBU PODHALAN I MIŁOŚNIKÓW TATR Podhalanie i Miłośnicy Tatr pod patronatem MB Ludźmierskiej z okazji 15 lecia istienia przy parafii św. Ferdynanda serdecznie zapraszają na uroczysty bankiet z zabawą taneczną do restauracji Grota (3112 N. Central Ave.) w dniu 12 października. Do tańca grac będzie zespół Casablanka i kapela góralska. Wstęp $35 od osoby. W cenę biletu wliczony smaczny obiad. Bufet obficie zaopatrzony. W trakcie zabawy cenna loteria fantowa. Początek godzina 7:00 p.m. Bilety można nabywać po każdej mszy św. w języku polskim lub u prezesa: 773/ NABOŻEŃSTWA RÓŻAŃCOWE Zapraszamy do udziału w nabożeństwach Różańcowych od poniedziałku do soboty godz. 7:00 wieczorem w niedziele o godz. 6:30 wieczorem. 1 październik wtorek Dzieci 2 październik środa Różaniec w 5 językach (polski, angielski, włoski, łaciński, filipiński) 3 październik czwartek Dzieci 4 październik piątek Kandydaci do bierzmowania 5 październik sobota Koła Żywego Różańca 6 październik niedziela Kapłan 7 październik poniedziałek Koła Żywego Różańca 8 październik wtorek Radość 9 październik środa Różaniec w 5 językach (polski, angielski, włoski, łaciński, filipiński) 10 październik czwartek Koła Żywego Różańca 11 październik piątek Klub Dobrego Pasterza 12 październik sobota Koła Żywego Różańca 13 październik niedziela Ksiądz 14 październik poniedziałek Klub Podhalan i Miłośników Tatr 15 październik wtorek Dzieci 16 październik środa Różaniec w 5 językach (polski, angielski, włoski, łaciński, filipiński) 17 październik czwartek Dzieci 18 październik piątek Faustinum 19 październik sobota Koła Żywego Różańća 20 październik niedziela Ksiądz 21 październik poniedziałek Klub Dobrego Pasterza 22 październik wtorek Dzieci 23 październik środa Różaniec w 5 językach (polski, angielski, włoski, łaciński, filipiński) 24 październik czwartek Dzieci 25 październik piątek Klub Podhalan i Miłośników Tatr 26 październik sobota Koła Żywego Różańca 27 październik niedziela Ksiądz 28 październik poniedziałek Lektorzy 29 październik wtorek Dzieci 30 październik środa Różaniec w 5 językach (polski, angielski, włoski, łaciński, filipiński) 31 październik czwartek Dzieci Serdecznie wszystkich zaprasza Tadeusz Kulasik, Prezes wraz z Zarządem Klubu

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13 September 29, th Ordinary Sunday Page Thirteen ON RICH MAN, POOR MAN, AND TWO HALVES OF THE LAZARUS CONVERSATION Copyright 2013 by John B. Reynolds I ve been rich and I ve been poor. Rich is better. The quote is attributed to both Sophie Tucker and Mae West, to name two. There are probably others, but who really knows? Or cares? And in keeping with the theme, I ll admit that I never read Irwin Shaw s Rich Man, Poor Man. Nor did I ever watch an episode of the miniseries, perhaps because I ve never been rich and I ve never been poor. Poor to the extent, anyway, of not knowing when my next meal would be, or poor to the extent of not having money to pay the bills. Rich man, poor man? I don t mentally claim allegiance to either camp, but today s readings remind me where my spiritual allegiance belongs I ve long held that the Our Father is the scariest prayer going because each time we pray it, we ask God to forgive our shortcomings/ failures/ sins as we forgive others who commit shortcomings/ failures/ sins against us. Think about that. Each time we pray the prayer Jesus himself taught us to pray, we are petitioning God to treat us just like we treat those who have wronged us. That s great if we re the forgiving sort, but it s the opposite of great if we re not. And though I ve read or heard today s Gospel the parable of Lazarus and the rich man many times, it s never struck me until just now that this account scary in and of itself is connected to the Lord s Prayer in a significant way. Give us this day our daily bread, we pray. It s Lazarus prayer as well. Lazarus, lying at the rich man s door. Lazarus, eager to eat the scraps that fall from the rich man s table. Because we re called to be Christ to one another, the presence of those who hunger, as the Catechism points out, puts a different perspective on this request: The drama of hunger in the world calls Christians who pray sincerely to exercise responsibility toward their brethren, both in their personal behavior and in their solidarity with the human family. This petition of the Lord s Prayer cannot be isolated from the parables of the poor man Lazarus and of the Last Judgment (Lord, when did we see you hungry?). Which is the rich man s problem. OK. The reading doesn t exactly say that the man who dressed in purple linens and who dined sumptuously each day knew a poor beggar was at his door, but I think it s safe to make that assumption, given that he ends up in the netherworld due to his inaction toward Lazarus. And even if he did not know of Lazarus, perhaps he should have known. At least that s how I read the parable in relationship to the first reading from Amos: Thus says the Lord the God of hosts: Woe to the complacent in Zion! Lying upon beds of ivory, stretched comfortably on their couches, they eat lambs taken from the flock, and calves from the stall The rich man isn t damned because he had a good life. He is damned because he disregards another in need. In his personal life and in solidarity with the human family, the rich man consumed by his own consumption just doesn t pay attention. A bad thing, complacency. Give us this day, our daily bread is only half of the Lazarus conversation. Lord, when did we see you hungry? is the other. Support Staff Mrs. Dorota Gołda, Parish Secretary Sr. Bernadetta Gościniak, Administrative Assistant Ms. Elizabeth Ceisel-Mikowska, Bulletin Editor Mr. Kamil Duda, Website Designer/Editor Liturgical Bro. Dr. James Drangsholt, Music Director Mr. Kamil Duda, Polish Music Director Mrs. Betty Hotcaveg, Lector Coordinator Dcn. Irv Hotcaveg, Coordinator of Eucharistic & Ministers of Care Ms. Jane Lohrmann, Homebound Ministers of Care Scheduler Parish Council Mrs. Sophie Kass President, Stanley Mastalerz, Anthony Mangiaracina, Peter Holod, Irene Heidelbauer, Mary Ann Barnhart, Joyce McGiniss, Elizabeth Kata, Maria Gal, Br. James Drangsholt, ExOfficio Members: Dr. Lucine Mastalerz, Sr. Anna Strycharz Parish Finance Committee Mr. Tom Bucaro-Chairperson, Fr. Jason Torba, Mrs. Mary Ann Barnhart, Mr. Gene Szaben, ExOfficio Members: Mr. Martin Wojtulewicz- Parish Accountant, Sr. Bernadetta Gościniak, Dr. Lucine Mastalerz Parish Organizations and Prayer Groups Boy Scout: Mr. Vince Clemente, Coordinator Fish Fry: Mrs. Pat Wenzl, Coordinator Friendship Club: Mrs. Patricia Flynn, President Girl Scout: Mrs. Joyce McGinniss, Coordinator Knights of Columbus Mater Christi Council: Mr. David Rizzo, Grand Knight Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary: Marcia Codak St. Ferdinand Parish Ladies of St. Anne: Mrs. Violet DelVecchio, President Legion of Mary: Mr. Thomas Sobczak & Miss Aurora Almeida, Co-Presidents Legion of Mary, Juniors: Mrs. Emma Camara, President Irving Park Catholic Woman s Club: Mrs. Dolores Schoewe Market Day: Ms. Pat DelBoccio, Coordinator Polish Altar Servers Fr. Marcin Zasada, Moderator English Altar Servers: Fr. Marcin Zasada, Moderator Polish Club of the Good Shepherd: Mr. Andrzej Parada, President Polish Rosary Group: Mrs. Helena Lesak, President Polish School Parents Assn.: Mrs. Bogusława Łakomy, Pres. Radość: Miss Marzena Kulesza, Music Teacher Kropeczki: Sr. Anna Strycharz Zawaternik: Bernadetta i Jan Bobek St. Ferdinand Athletic: Mrs. Linda Ward St. Ferdinand Polish Highlanders Club: Mr. Tadeusz Kulasik, President St. Ferdinand School Board: Mrs. Mary Ann Barnhart, Chairperson St. Vincent DePaul Society: Mr. Stanley Mastalerz, President Teens of Our Church (TORCH): Fr. Marcin Zasada Youth Minister The Faustinum Association of Apostles of the Divine Mercy: Fr. Jason Torba, Moderator Ushers Club: Mr. Peter Holod, President Pro-Life Coordinators: Tony Mangiaracina, Helena Lasak Chapel Choir Conductor Julie Tupiak Word of Life Dito Camara Holy Spirit Missionary Association: Sr. Elwira Dziuk Notre Dame Athletics: Mrs. Linda Ward Notre Dame Board of Directors: Ms. Sue Miller & Ms. Noreen Musica

14 St. Ferdinand Church 5900 W. Barry Ave. Chicago, IL Phone: (773) St. Ferdinand Parish Rev. Zdzisław (Jason) Torba, Pastor Rev. Marcin Zasada, Associate Pastor Rev. Albert Judy, OP PT Associate Pastor Rev. Raymond O Connor, CMF Weekend Help Irwin Hotcaveg, Deacon ENGLISH MASS TIMES POLISH Weekdays W ciągu tygodnia 8:00 AM & 12:00 Noon 7:00 PM Saturdays Sobota 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (Anticipated) 7:00 AM Sundays Niedziela 8:30 AM 7:00 AM 10:00 AM (Chapel) 10:15 AM 12:30 PM 3:00 PM 5:00 PM 7:00 PM RECONCILIATION / SPOWIEDŹ ŚWIĘTA Monday Saturday / od poniedziałku do soboty 6:30 PM 7:00 PM Saturday / Sobota 8:30 AM 9:00 AM First Friday of the month / Pierwszy piątek miesiąca 6:00 PM 7:30 PM St. Ferdinand School: Dr. Lucine Mastalerz, Head of School Notre Dame High School for Girls Office: Irene Heidelbauer Director Religious Education Office: ex. 352 Sr. Anna Strycharz D.R.E. St. Ferdinand Polish Saturday School: ex 303 Sr. Genowefa Potaczała Principal Christian OutReach (COR): Mrs. Lu Caravette, Director Missionary Sisters of Christ the King Sr. Anna Strycharz, Superior Sr. Boguslawa Trus, Sr. Bernadetta Gościniak, Sr. Genowefa Potaczała BAPTISM: For Children: a pre-baptism class is required for Baptism of the first child. Classes are held in English on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30PM in the Church, and in Polish on the last Tuesday of each month at 7:30PM in the Church. Following registration, the sacrament of Baptism is celebrated in English on the second Saturday each month at 6:00PM and on the fourth Sunday of the month at the 12:30PM Mass. The sacrament of Baptism is celebrated in Polish on the first Saturday of the month at 6:00PM and on the third Sunday of the month at the 3:00PM Mass. Please call the rectory to register at 773/ For Adults: Classes are taught through the Rite of Christian Initiation Program (RCIA) on Sunday mornings at 10:00AM. Please call Stan Mastalerz, the RCIA Director at 773/ for more information. MARRIAGES: Must be arranged at least four months prior to the ceremony. Please call the rectory.

15 CHURCH NAME AND NUMBER St. Ferdinand #639 ADDRESS 5900 Barry Avenue Chicago, Illinois PHONE CONTACT PERSON Elizabeth Ceisel-Mikowska or SOFTWARE Microsoft Publisher 2003 Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pak 4 PRINTER HP Photo Smart P1100 TRANSMISSION TIME Wednesday, 7:00AM NUMBER OF PAGES SENT Cover through 16 (ads on page 14 and 15) Page 16 is church copy SUNDAY DATE OF BULLETIN September 29, 2013 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS 26th Ordinary Sunday